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Internal Abstractions

Internal abstractions are only created in patch editors. They are represented by red patch boxes . This section shows how to add an internal abstraction into a patch.

A red patch is autonomous :

• it is not attached to any external reference, conversely to a blue patch,

• it only “exists” inside the patch where it was created.

Adding an Internal Abstraction : Procedures

Contextual Menu

To add an internal - red - patch in a patch editor :

1. Ctrl / right click in the patch editor

2. choose Internal / Patch.

Double click on its name to edit it.

Directly in the Patch Editor

To add an internal patch directly in a patch editor :

• Cmd click in the patch editor

• type “patch” and validate.

Internal Programming

An internal patch is programmed just as in any patch, without restriction.

Duplicates

An internal abstraction cannot be affected by the modification of a possible duplicate.

Here a duplicate has been added inputs and outputs : the master item is preserved.

Contents :

• OpenMusic Documentation
• OM User Manual
  • Introduction
  • System Configuration and Installation
  • Going Through an OM Session
  • The OM Environment
  • Visual Programming I
  • Visual Programming II
    • Abstraction
      • Abstraction Boxes
        • Standard Abstraction
        • Internal Abstractions
        • Conversions
      • Application
      • Recursive Patches
    • Evaluation Modes
    • Higher-Order Functions
    • Control Structures
    • Iterations: OMLoop
    • Instances
    • Interface Boxes
    • Files
  • Basic Tools
  • Score Objects
  • Maquettes
  • Sheet
  • MIDI
  • Audio
  • SDIF
  • Lisp Programming
  • Reactive mode
  • Errors and Problems
• OpenMusic QuickStart

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